Typically, outdoor speakers stick out like a sore thumb. While some: consider it to be a: high-tech badge of honor, others: prefer to have audio blend seamlessly into the backyard or other outdoor areas. And no: matter what color you paint: outdoor speakers, those: boxy units hanging off the side of your house, on the […]
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Outdoor living spaces are more popular than ever. Just flip through the pages of any shelter magazine to see how homeowners are taking their living rooms al fresco. According to the 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects, consumer demand remains strong for attractive residential landscapes that are […]
Get the GuideTHE OWNERS OF THIS AWARD-WINNING OUTDOOR SPACE live for throwing “wicked” parties. “They’ll find an excuse to throw a party once a month,” says Scott Sullivan, principal of San Francisco Bay-area home systems integration firm SoundVision. Let’s first review the basic elements comprising a “wicked” party: â™:¦ Music everywhere â™:¦ Outdoor activities galore â™:¦ Kitchen, […]
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YOU’D NEVER GUESS THAT HIDDEN behind this historic 1.6-acre estate in Pasadena, Calif., is one of the swankiest outdoor audio and lighting systems around. By day, guests and homeowners can saunter through lush gardens that do the city’s botanical heritage justice. By night, technology emerges to transform this daytime utopia into a world-class event home, […]
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If your favorite outdoor sound is the roar of a lawnmower, then stop reading. We prefer music, and we believe every backyard needs an outdoor music system. If for you, an outdoor music system means more than a portable radio, then keep reading. Great outdoor spaces are made even greater with outdoor speakers. Summertime is […]
Get the GuideJBL Control X Wireless Outdoor Speakers Instead of a boombox or portable speaker that has to be dragged out to the deck or by the pool, JBL has created something new that can produce good sound in the great outdoors. JBL Control X Wireless Outdoor Speakers are rugged enough to withstand some outdoor elements and […]
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Now that the snow has melted, the ground has thawed, and the days are growing longer, you’re probably turning your thoughts to warm spring weather and spending more time outside. What could be a better accompaniment to your outdoor chores or a gathering of friends than music? Before you drag your speakers to the nearest window and crank up the volume, there are ways to add tunes to your outdoor entertainment areas that are much more elegant and better sounding.
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Want to create a memorable summer? Here are a few home theater ideas for the backyard.
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The wireless outdoor speakers can work alone or in pairs, depending on your space.
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Family life is always a bustling hive of activity. But with four daughters—all of them teens and tweens—the owners of this elegant yet unpretentious estate have their hands full. Throw in media demands that rival those of a high-tech Hollywood production studio, and it’s easy to see why a hearty audio/video distribution system was not only a major part of this home remodel, but was essential to household harmony.
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